On this day in movie history - Hoodlum Empire (1952):

Hoodlum Empire,

directed by Joseph Kane,

written by Bruce Manning and Bob Considine,

based on a story by Bob Considine,

was released in the United States on April 15, 1952.
Music by Nathan Scott.

Cast:
Brian Donlevy, Claire Trevor, Forrest Tucker, Vera Ralston, Luther Adler, John Russell, Gene Lockhart, Grant Withers, Taylor Holmes, Roy Barcroft, William Murphy, Richard Jaeckel, Don Beddoe, Roy Roberts, Richard Benedict, Phillip Pine, Damian O'Flynn, Pat Flaherty, Gertrude Astor, Walter Bacon, Joe Bailey.

On this day in movie history - Crazy Joe (1974):

Crazy Joe,

directed by Carlo Lizzani,

written by Lewis John Carlino,

based on articles written by journalist Nicholas Gage,

was released in the United States on February 15, 1974.
Inspired by the true case of Joseph “Crazy Joe” Gallo (1929–1972).
Music by Giancarlo Chiaramello.

Cast:
Peter Boyle, Paula Prentiss, Fred Williamson, Rip Torn, Charles Cioffi, Luther Adler, Carmine Caridi, Henry Winkler, Sam Coppola, Franco Lantieri, Louis Guss, Fausto Tozzi, Guido Leontini, Mario Erpichini, Michael V. Gazzo, Adam Wade, Hervé Villechaize, Gabriele Torrei, Tony Chiaramonte, Peter Savage, Cornelia Sharpe, Henry Ferrentino, Joe Anile, Nino Ruggeri, Eli Wallach, Frank Adonis, John C. Becher, Nella Dina, Jill Elikann, Timothy Holley, Tony Lip, Alexander Orfaly, F. William Parker, Jay Rasumny, Dan Resin, Harrison Ressler, Robert Riesel, David Rosario, Steve Vignari, Ralph Wilcox.